Job description

New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services

The New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (NYAC) announces a search for the next Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services and invites inquiries and applications for the position. The NYAC seeks an experienced leader to direct the activities of the conference in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, administrative services, clergy and staff benefits, human resources, information technology, property management and treasury. This position is responsible for managing the overall functions of the finance and administrative services offices and serves as the chief source of advice and information on fiscal management and ensures the professional application of all accounting principles. In addition, the ideal candidate should have solid skills in building, maintaining and developing professional and support staff.

The New York Annual Conference is a regional unit of The United Methodist Churches and people. The conference includes all of Long Island, New York City, Connecticut west of the Connecticut River and an area on both sides of the Hudson River as far west as Walton and as far north as Chatham and North Blenheim. More than 100,000 people belong to the over 430 United Methodist congregations in this area. The conference mission is to share God’s love by creating safe places where all are accepted and welcomed, connecting the needs of the people to the presence of God, and transforming the world through Christ.

The Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services will communicate regularly with local churches, district superintendents and conference committees on financial and general business matters and will be a major participant in financial, strategic, and conference- wide planning activities. The candidate selected for this role must be willing to support and celebrate the diversity of the conference members and churches, as well as various cultures and languages within our boundaries. In addition, they must understand the importance of providing timely, attentive, and efficient service to our customers, i.e., our clergy, lay members, staff and others.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises staff responsible for the successful completion of all finance, accounting and benefit activities including annual audits, oversight of financial processes and benefits administration.
• Oversees banking and institutional fund management relationships, annual budget hearings process, Episcopal Office budget and support, restricted fund reporting and assists in the preparation of Council on Financial and Administration and Board of Pensions and Health Benefits reports to Annual Conference.
• Provides detailed annual statistical analysis to the Bishop and Cabinet to support cabinet decision making
• Provides detailed financial reports at each meeting of the Cabinet, Council on Finance and Administration, Parish Development Committee, Board of Pensions & Health Benefits and Board of Trustees
• Issues periodic communications to church leadership on various finance topics (Clergy Housing, Insurance, Audits, Budget Inputs, etc.)
• Performs and administers the following Administrative Services functions: contracts between outside parties’ and the conference, property & casualty, umbrella, auto and D&O insurance for conference-owned properties /assets, workers compensation insurance for all member churches & preschools, healthcare non-payment termination process
• Supervises staff responsible for the successful completion of all Human Resources, Information Technology and Property Management activities.
• Oversees the physical facilities of the Conference Center and Episcopal Residence by establishing and maintaining contractual or on-call relationships with vendors and coordinating building and equipment inspections.
• Administers activities associated with closed churches including insurance coverage, bank and investment account transfers, bill payment and the settlement of proceeds upon sale.
• Manages and oversees annual performance review, merit increase and whistleblower hotline processes.
• Attends and actively participates in key Conference committee meetings including Cabinet, Extended Cabinet, Council on Finance and Administration, Commission on Equitable Compensation, Parish Development Committee, Board of Pensions & Health Benefits, Personnel Committee, Long-range / Strategic Planning, Board of Trustees and Audit Committee.
• Responds to inquiries from church clergy, Treasurers, Finance Chairs and other individuals.
• Plans staffing support for and participates in the execution of Annual Conference.
• Works with Conference Chancellor on legal matters, fees & settlements.
• Provides training as necessary during conference meetings and individual churches upon request.
• Attends annual meetings of the General Council of Finance & Administration (GCFA) and National Association of Annual Conference Treasurers (NAACT).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; CPA and/or Masters in Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum seven 7 – 10 years of experience in accounting/finance required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of supervisory experience in accounting.
• Experience in financial reporting, financial statements and audits (Not-for-Profit, Fund Accounting preferred).
• Experience in health care and pension plan administration and post-retirement benefit obligations.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects.
• This is an in-person position.

Location:
20 Soundview Avenue
White Plains NY 10606

Salary:
$120,000 - $125,000 plus health and pension benefits.

Closing Date: Friday, April 14, 2023

NYAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

No Staffing Agencies or Recruitment Firms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• White Plains, NY 10606: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to legally work in the United States?

Work Location: In person

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